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Virginia’s Grid Utilization Playbook Takes Shape
A first look into how Dominion and APCo plan to measure grid utilization based on their filings
The Politics, They Are A’Changing
Voters in Virginia and California asked for lower bills and a smarter grid. Last week, both states took major steps towards delivering, demonstrating why clean energy needs to invest in political power like it invests in technology.
Being Right Isn't Enough: Jigar Shah on What Clean Energy Should Learn from Big Wins in Virginia and California
These wins show “what is possible when our industry invests in political execution with the same seriousness that it invests in technology and policy,” writes Jigar Shah.
Clean-First, Least-Cost: Here’s What’s In the New 2026 Virginia Energy Plan
Deploy Action was happy to work with the governor to consider these ideas and is ready to help make them real.
New Polling Supports VA Governor’s Data Center Accountability Framework. Statement from Deploy Action
States can lead on responsible large load growth by containing the costs, adding flexibility, emphasizing clean energy, and insisting on strong labor standards and wages where possible.
A Swing State Speaks: In New Poll, Virginia Voters Say Clean Energy Can Drive Down Energy Costs and Meet Data-Center Driven Demand
“It is time for policymakers to shift the cost burden for meeting increasing demand away from the kitchen table and into corporate deep pockets.”
What to Know: California's Down-to-the-Wire Energy Deals
A conversation with Phil Ting and Arnab Pal.
Policy Brief: SB 905 Advances Out of Assembly Appropriations
A breakdown of what's in SB 905 and what changed in committee.
The Tech Giants Behind Data Centers Need to Read the Room
The links between data centers, trust, and clean energy; how wind and solar kept the lights (and the AC) on while temperatures soared; and more.
Fact Sheet: How SB 905 Saves Californians Money on Electric Bills
SB 905 includes six key components aimed at lowering costs and shifting utility incentives.
Data Centers Could Win Over Neighbors for Pennies. They'd Rather Fight
Jigar Shah and Arnab Pal talk with Dave Roberts about why the data center backlash is a trust problem, not a PR problem, and why $130 billion in projects sits blocked when the community benefits that would unblock them cost a rounding error.
What Is the Future of Grid Utilization and Energy Affordability in Virginia?
Deploy Action Labs and the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability at Duke University convened more than three dozen stakeholders for a working session on implementing Virginia’s new grid utilization law (HB 434 / SB 621).
We Can’t Keep Planning Our Grid Like It’s 1999
Plus: The biggest wind farm in the US is officially online; the fate of the program that could save Californians $206 million on their electricity bills; and more.
Energy Storage News: Deploy Action on accelerating California DERs
Our executive director Arnab Pal explains what we’re doing on the ground in the Golden State.
Power Bills in California Are Sky High. Here’s What Lawmakers Can Do
Voters are demanding action. The California Electricity Affordability Pathway will help legislators deliver.
Inside California's Plan to Fix the Utility Business Model with Senator Josh Becker
California built the one of the cleanest grids in the country and wholesale prices have never been lower — but utility bills keep going up. One reason: utilities make more money by spending more.
Deploy Action Poll Shows California Voters Want Grid Efficiency, Utility Accountability, and Lower Power Bills
As electricity costs reach historic levels, new statewide poll finds broad voter support for practical reforms that can help.
New Polling: California Voters Want Decisive Action to Bring Electricity Costs Down
California lawmakers can deliver on what voters want with legislation that’s on the table right now.
Utility Dive: America’s load growth moment is a chance to scale distributed energy
The fastest approach to expand the grid is via the distribution system, using front-of-meter storage to precisely target substations and feeders that need relief, writes Jigar Shah of Deploy Action.
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